What is Public Art?

Elements of a public space that are designed by a professional artist or artist team. This may include sculpture, statues or monuments; painting; murals; graphic arts; photography; crafts in clay, fiber and textiles, wood, metal, plastics, glass and other materials; mixed-media; functional art; or environmental art as determined in the City’s sole discretion. Public Art can be permanent or temporary.

         

 

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Why Public Art?

"Public art, in all its diversity, can mediate all spaces as places." - John Newling

All houses need doors, windows and walls just as all cities need public safety and public works. What makes a house a home, however, is the decor, the specific arrangement of the furniture, the colors of the walls and carpet. That's what public art does for a city. It strengthens and sometimes creates the identity of the place, brings community pride and helps make a city feel like home.

 

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How We Got Here

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Get Involved

LEARN about opportunities!

Are you an artist or creative who would like to add your name to our database of prequalification art professionals for future public art projects? Simple click on the link and fill out the form! (Note: submitting a form does not guarantee securing a project bid)

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SHARE your ideas!

Are you a resident, artist or creative who has an idea about a public art installation in Mansfield? We want to hear from you!

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EXHIBIT your art!

If you are interested in hosting an art exhibition at the Wallace-Hall Art House, please submit a request and we will contact you to discuss opportunities and availability.